The Alzheimer's Society is partnered with the Canadian MedicAlert Foundation to provide the MedicAlert Safely Home program; a nationwide program designed to help people with memory loss who are at risk of getting confused, leaving home and becoming lost.

A Medic Alert Safely Home bracelet is worn by the person at risk to speed up the search process by allowing police and emergency responders to quickly identify the person and assist in a safe return home. The bracelet information is customizable, allowing for additional medical information to also be shared with first responders.

Volunteer matching program * screened volunteer is matched to a individual suffering from Alzheimer disease or related dementia * minimum of two hours of relief per week for the caregiver or family * ... [More]

The Alzheimer's Society is partnered with the Canadian MedicAlert Foundation to provide the MedicAlert Safely Home program; a nationwide program designed to help people with memory loss who are at ris ... [More]

Provides referrals to appropriate agencies and programs for the individual and their family * support services to both the client and caregiver * public education and training to support research effo ... [More]

Monthly support groups * held in various communities: Clinton, Exeter, Goderich, Grand Bend and Wingham * information and discussion to help caregivers and family to support individuals living with Al ... [More]

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